and there is no history of twins in the middleton family or in the royal family. so we don't think it would necessarily be genetic if it were the case that kate was having twins. but all the same, it's still possible. first, of course, she needs to get through this early stage, this difficulty that she's clearly having. having to go into the hospital. i can tell you that people in the palace tell me that for kate and william it really was a difficult decision to go ahead and make this news public. they didn't want to do it so soon, especially ahead of that crucial 12-week mark. but at the same time, they probably had to because the news would eventually leak and as you said, it's brought congratulations from around the world. >> and they have been coming from everywhere. good to see you, my friend. thank you. >> reporter: thank you. >>> on capitol hill, a house hearing is under way to hash out the before, during, and aftermath of hurricane sandy. fema's administrator craig fugate is expected to testify. andrew cuomo testified yesterday. they have requested $79 bil